A few days ago, I went in to my doctor for my four-month check-up like usual. I had been wearing my brace 8 hours a day (so I just slept in it). My back had been really sore lately, so I was expecting to be told I would have to wear the brace full time again.
But instead, he told me that I was done with the brace. For good.
So, I'm out of my brace!!!!! I got it a month before 8th grade, and got it off four months into 10th grade. That's about two years with a scoliosis back brace. When I got the news, I just couldn't stop smiling.
It's been hard. I've cried a lot and I've gotten angry, but I've also smiled and been thankful. I believe that God only puts us in situations that we have the strength to handle. And I have proven to myself that I have the strength to handle scoliosis and all that comes with it. Here are a few things I've learned and would like to pass on to you:1.) Walk with confidence. You are you, and if anyone has a problem with that, well, screw them. They can just deal with it, can't they? ;)
2.) Listen to people when they tell you about their problems. Relate them to yours. You'll understand them better.
3.) Let scoliosis make you better. Kind of an oxymoron, but if you let it bring you down, it's not your back that's failed you, it's your heart.
4.) Learn to appreciate hugging people. And dancing like a lunatic. And simply standing up.
5.) Don't hold yourself in. Don't let emotions build up inside of you. If you are feeling bad, talk to someone. Find that one best friend (of group of friends) that you know will listen, and at least try to understand.
I will keep posting on this blog, because scoliosis is still a part of me. And just because I love doing it. If you ever want to talk, please email me! I would LOVE to hear from you!!
~*~Ava~*~
4 comments:
wow what a great blog! i just found out that my curve is more than 20 degrees so getting a brace is probably gonna be happening in in few months...:S but i luv this blog so THANks! :D
Hi! Just wanted to say I love your blog! I have been doing research on scoliosis because my little sister was just now diagnosed with it. she is 11 and has 21 degree curve and has to wear a boston brace. we are hoping for the best :) congrats on getting our brace off! My younger sister is excited to know that eventually she will not have to wear it. any more advice would be so awesome! thank you ;) --Meg
I am about to get a brace I have a 36 degree curve..im pretty flipped out..any advice?
Congrats !
I have a 42 degree curve that was diagnosed
in march this year and I have been wearing my brace since about mid April.
I loved your post on telling people about your brace and you were SO right about the whole cock their head to the side and poke ! however I do admit to telling over inquisitive people at school that it was a stab vest and they believed me ! Although anyone who wants to use that one remember to tell a group of your friends what it really is so A:they can laugh about it with you and B: they can help you with the story :)
This is a great blog and congratulations about your scoliosis again !
Grace x
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